Recent Articles

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau works with journalists, freelancers, content creators, and media from all over to promote and share JoCo with readers and travel lovers. Below is a list of just some of the stories and articles about JoCo's towns, people, places, products, and experiences created over the years by those writers.

Why Raleigh families should make Johnston County their next day trip

The Story Behind North Carolina's Iconic Red Hot Dogs—A Tradition Since 1941

Why Travelers Go Out Of Their Way For This Tiny North Carolina Restaurant’s Waffles

This 130-Year-Old Bed-And-Breakfast In North Carolina Offers Endless Charm And A Heartwarming Mission

Uncovering a Rustic Gem:  An Unusual Place to Stay in Benson, North Carolina

Fun Day Trip to Princeton & Pine Level, Johnston County (farms, strawberries & waffees)

A Family Day out in Johnston County (shopping & Christmas holiday lights)

Unforgettable Date Experience in Johnston County, NC (40-mins from Raleigh)

Worth the Drive

Small Town Touring

Put these itinerary options on your North Carolina radar

Johnston County food hall announces vendors

Ava Gardner Festival to host concert at The Clayton Center

Livin' on a Prayer

Discover Unusual Festivals and Events in North Carolina

Sweet and Sensitive at JP's Pastry

North Carolina’s most important Civil War battlefield shifts with the times

WRAL Small Business Spotlight: Clayton General Store is a step back in time

Strong: North Carolina

Insiders from the Carolinas Name the Best New Restaurants for 2021

Cheers to North Carolina Distillers Using Locally Grown Products

The Seed Saver 

Get Outside!

From the Ava Gardner Museum

Franks for the Memories 

The Science of Smoke